Defense
Bush set to nominate new national intelligence director
The president’s pick directed the National Security Agency from 1992 to 1996.
Tech
Lawmaker vows 'extensive' homeland security oversight
Likely chair of appropriations subcommittee says one of his "signature issues" has been ensuring emergency responders have the necessary equipment and funding.
Management
New appropriations leaders aim to finish fiscal 2008 bills on time
Panel chairs agree on a lineup of 12 subcommittees that matches up cleanly in both chambers.
Management
Social Security employees face $3.8 million in work-related fines
Union officials call allegations against four employees “absurd,” arguing they were acting in the line of duty.
Pay & Benefits
International fund outperforms other TSP options for 2006
I Fund beats the second-highest earner in the retirement plan last year by more than 10 percentage points.
Defense
Union blasts final TSA rule on port ID cards
Workers may be required to purchase cards before equipment is ready to read them.
Defense
Military seeks extra funding to cover shortages for base closures
Absent additions to spending measure, services could face a $4 billion shortfall for base closures and realignments approved in 2005.
Tech
OPM clarifies policies affecting teleworkers’ pay
Requirement that employees report to their official work site at least once a week has caused frustration.
Pay & Benefits
Popularity Contest
Long-term care insurance isn’t as popular as new dental and vision plans, but employees may be wise to give it a second look.
Defense
Negroponte to shift from top intel post to State Department
First director of national intelligence reportedly will accept position as deputy secretary of State.
Defense
DHS sets rules for port ID cards
Credentials will cost union workers, mariners, truckers and others up to $159 each.
Defense
Key Democrats back communications grant program
Lawmakers say program is needed given a new report from DHS that found gaps in interoperability among emergency responders.
Management
Bush wants earmarks cut in half for fiscal 2008
The use of earmarks has grown significantly during the past decade.
News
Bush recess appointment to labor board draws fire
President leaves empty a slot reserved for a Democrat at the Federal Labor Relations Authority, but moves temporarily to fill a GOP opening.
Defense
Defense IG finds major flaws in contracts issued via Treasury
Lack of competition, market research among gaps found in task orders issued using Treasury’s FedSource program.
Defense